Archive · 14 Aug 2025
ED Raids in Bihar Illegal Liquor Case; Rs 75.6 Lakh Seized
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into the illegal sale of alcohol in Bihar, where it is banned.
They raided several places and found cash and documents.
The ED believes that some people were getting licenses to sell alcohol in one state, but then sending it to Bihar illegally.
The illegal liquor trade in Bihar is worth a lot of money.
ED conducted raids in multiple locations linked to illegal liquor supply in Bihar.
Rs 75.6 lakh in cash, documents, and digital devices were seized.
The investigation stems from FIRs against Sunil Bhardwaj and others.
Bhardwaj allegedly diverted liquor from Arunachal Pradesh to Bihar.
Illegal liquor trade in Bihar is estimated to exceed Rs 20,000 crore annually.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate, Sunil Bhardwaj, and Dorjee Phuntso Khrime.
- What
- ED raids and seizures related to illegal liquor supply in Bihar.
- When
- Recent raids, ongoing investigation.
- Where
- Gurugram, Ranchi, Naharlagun, Namsai, Muzaffarpur, and Bihar.
- Why
- To investigate the illegal liquor trade violating Bihar's prohibition laws.
Prohibition Supporters
Prohibition Critics
Impact of Prohibition
Prohibition Supporters
Believe that prohibition reduces alcohol consumption and related harms.
Prohibition Critics
Prohibition fuels illegal activities, smuggling, and organized crime.
- Cash Seized
- Rs 75.6 lakh
- Properties attached (Dec 2023)
- Rs 9.31 crore
- Prohibition in Bihar
- Since April 2016
- Estimated annual illicit trade
- Over Rs 20,000 crore
